I am awaiting delivery on a new badger 150 airbrush,I previously used a badger 200,any opinions or advice,maybe some heads-ups.I am hoping to be able to do small freehand camo patterns.Does it clean up easy,Does it take a lot of practice ,should I be able to get the hang of it

thanks for any comments

I've been using a Badger 150 since the early 70's, and it's still one of the airbrushes that are on my airbrush stand. Just remember to match the heads and needles to the job you want to do. It's mostly practice, and more practice. The little screw up on top by the trigger is to set it's needle so it will perform as a single action for a continuous line size, just depress the trigger to spray when set, and you'll come up with the same with line each time-of course this also depends in your spraying distance, and pressure. Again it's more practice, practice.

Being a bottom feeder, it's not as easy to clean as a top feeder. But it really doesn't take that long to do a complete cleaning. I suggest removing the head, and then removing the needle through the front, and not pulling the needle from the rear when cleaning, as this prevents any dried paint on the needle from scoring the Teflon needle bearing. Put together, install the head, and insert the needle from the rear, depressing the trigger, this will prevent the needle point from bending and hitting the trigger, seat gently on the head. Also make sure you don't lose or damage the tiny Teflon Head Gasket. I use the badger airbrush-lube on the needle each time I clean it, and being old fashion, a smidgen of bees wax on the threads of the head.

After reading Dave's response, I can't think of a single thing to add. He nailed it.

BTW Dave, I never knew what that little screw was for. Thanks! Guess it would help if I actually read the instructions........

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the advice....it helps to hear from someone who has used it